So welcoming and friendly. Great breakfast and coffee the way you want it. Super cute spot!

Been hoping to try out this cafe since before moving to Rhode Island. Did not disappoint. I grabbed a darkcherry iced matcha, on point, and lox sandwich for a quick breakfast bite, also on point. Honestly despite the rainy early morning, being in here felt so comfortable and just the right place to be to enjoy the Saturday morning. read more

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Kneaded donut was delicious. Drunken mermaid with the bourbon caramel was really yummy but the real winner was the season brown butter latte! So so creamy, tasted like a worthers candy. This is a cute cafe in the area and lots of spots to work and study. read more

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Cute little café that's perfect whether you're popping in for a quick coffee or sitting down for breakfast. My boyfriend and I did the former, and we found the service incredibly friendly. I will say the wait can be a bit long, but it's totally worth it. I ordered a flavored latte and found it a little too sweet for my taste, so if you prefer less sweetness, I'd definitely recommend asking for half sweet. read more

The Queen's toast and food overall is amazing here. I come down when I can for a focused study session as the ambience is great with the enclosed seating area with high ceilings. read more

Cool vibe in a great location! Seating is limited inside, but there's tables and chairs in front of the library a few doors down. They don't appear to have any lids for iced drinks, but the coffee was delicious and the staff was friendly. read more

Small Point Café - Large iced mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This downcity cafe has artsy decor and a nice seating area. They had a large variety of specialty drinks on their menu, but be forewarned - We were told by the barista that they do not have any decaf coffee at all in either hot or iced. This was pretty disappointing as most cafes are able to make a decaf Americano and pour it over ice, and decaf is listed on the online order form on the Small Point website. Service was just ok - I feel like Small Point caters to a particular crowd and maybe I just don't fit that demographic. We did get a brioche donut with blueberry frosting what was very good, and my daughter really likes visiting Small Point for the Taro Lavender. So many cafes in downcity - I will probably go elsewhere next time. read more

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The staff here were wonderful. The coffee shop was busy, but not loud or overwhelming. You can tell it is loved by its regular customers for sure. I ordered a basic iced coffee and it was yummy. They always have good drinks. I was satisfied per usual. What was best was how I found parking easily; that was a nice bonus on today's visit! read more

Small Point Café - Iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Sweet cozy spot! I can it's well loved because I came on a busy morning and still got great service and a great chai with espresso despite the long line. Cute if you want to read write or grab a cup with a friend read more

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I was very excited and then disappointed by Small Point. It's a cute cafe - half industrial looking (exposed pipes, worn brick walls) and half vintage cozy (teal velvet and maroon leather seats, Persian looking rug, lots of plants). I ordered the breakfast sandwich with lox and avocado on an extra toasted English muffin. It came out looking like one of those frozen school cafeteria breakfast sandwiches. I don't even think they attempted to toast the bread. I asked them to just give me a toasted English muffin, but the employee insisted they would make another one. My dirty chai was, as the kids say, "mid" (mediocre) at best. But, the worst part was the fact that it was tepid. I did not ask them to remake it because I felt like I had already made a fuss. At 40 minutes after I'd originally ordered, I went to the counter to ask for a refund because I still didn't have my food. That's when the chef (super sweet guy) came to tell me he was bringing it out to me in a minute. It was much better, but still not great. My total came to about $25 with tip. I came here really wanting to love this place, but left feeling like I wasted my time and money. read more

Small Point Café - Breakfast sandwich with lox and avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I came in for a bagel, was warmly greeted and received it promptly. Delicious. High quality, great value. The vibe is chill with music in the background and plenty of tables and comfy chairs to relax, work, or scroll. There are plants and soothing colors. What's not to like? Wish this kind of place could exist in my home area but the same meal would cost $20 and be delivered in a sterile, monotone-infused environment. If you're in the area -- a very nice place to relax and chill. Keep it real Providence!! read more

I was looking for a good place for breakfast after we checked out of the Graduate Hotel, and the Small Point Café was close and well rated, so we went there. This a short walk from the Graduate, and worth the trip. You enter from the double door - no sign on the door, and go left at the end of the hallway, and you are in. The menu is posted on the wall - we both ordered the Lox and Bagel with tomatoes, capers and cucumbers which was unique. I think it would have been better without the cucumbers personally, but I tried it just in case it was something special. It was okay, but like I said, the cucumbers kind of caused the capers to be lost. Service was prompt. It took around 3 minutes for my wife's coffee and 5 minutes for the sandwiches to make it out. The coffee and sandwiches were nice and fresh. Look behind the register and towards the top of the partition wall to see some Star Wars memorabilia. The walls of the shop are adorned with art, some of which are for sale. read more

Small Point Café - Lox and Bagel. Tasty! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I hate to say this... but we really didn't care for this place. We had found it on a youtube video as a "must stop" when visiting Providence and it was just mediocre. The staff working were NOT friendly. I don't know if it was a bad day or what but they looked like they were miserable. It also took awhile to get our food- it was a Tuesday around 1pm so it wasnt SUPER busy. We unfortunately took a seat within the line of vision of the bathroom and a line would form- there was literally ONE bathroom for everyone it seemed. A homeless man even went in there and took his time because the line got quite long. I got a bacon egg and cheese bagel, it was fine. And my husband got some sandwich on a ciabatta bread. While it was fine, that's all it was. I also got an iced coffee which was also okay... but overall I wouldn't suggest someone go out of their way to stop here. read more

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I stopped by Small Point Café earlier today around lunchtime. This is such a cute and cozy cafe. Inside there are comfy seats and regular tables. People were sitting with their laptops and working or hanging out. There was just 1 person ahead of me to order. The menu consists of food and drinks. There are also croissants, quiches, and other pastries on display. I ordered a large honey lavender latte to go. The honey lavender latte has espresso, steamed milk, house lavender syrup, and honey. It tasted really good, none of the components were overpowering. After ordering, you're given a number and you just wait for the number to be called. I am looking forward to coming back and trying their food. read more

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A nice cozy cafe to study, hang out, or chill. Very nice atmosphere. There's a board game shelf with popular board games like forbidden island, connect 4, rummikub, etc... The space is inclusive, with an all gender bathroom. There's also a poster wall where the community can share events or flyers in general. Got a tahini brownie, which was a little too sweet. However, it's better than the default Starbucks brownie. The brownie had a good balance of crispy, cake-like, and fudge texture. Didn't really taste the tahini "nutty" flavor as the chocolate was overwhelming. Overall good but not spectacular. 6/10 Recommend coming here to study or just chill! read more

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Wonderful service, people, and artwork Will be returning , very soon What a great cafe read more

I appreciate the artsy feel of the small point cafe. You get some plants and a funky decor. On my most recent visit the break the breakfast offering were limited and the baked goods did not appear to be refreshed. The bagels are a decent option and you can choose your topping. Service was relatively fast. The drip coffee was ok but not as rich as I had remembered from my last visit. read more

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First off I'm sorry this review was a couple of days late. I have not been well. but I went down there to do the Rhode Island Food fight iced coffee passport. Because you pay one price for a coffee passport you should I think tip or buy something else as well in the restaurant so I went in and got waited on right away which was nice but the young girl was selling me a croissant a lemon meringue croissant when she rang it up. It was eight dollars plus tax. I asked her if that was the price of croissants and she said yes I said in that case I'm very sorry I don't have enough. I had only brought in a five dollar bill so I could cash it maybe get a cookie or something and then also leave a tip. So she's like oh she said we have custom bakers and they charge a little bit more for their items and so that's why it's more expensive so that's fine. I just don't have it Today so she took it out of the bag put it back in the counter Gave me my slip with my number on my coffee I stepped back. It was a bit noisy in there however she thought it was OK to take in. Tell two other employees that were there that I put it back as I complained because of the fact that it was so expensive and I probably shouldn't of ordered if I didn't know if I could afford it or something like that. They happen to then look up and realized I was looking right at them while they were talking Because I can read lips. I knew everything they were saying. I don't think that was very nice if she wanted to say things that were insulting about Customer or inappropriate. She probably should've taken it behind the wall and discussed it with the other employees. I'm sorry that that's a little more money than I had intended to spend and that you weren't happy with it, but you know what you need to remember customers are always right. Maybe next time we should probably take and put your prices on your items so people know what they are before they make the mistake of ordering and embarrassing everyone. Customer service was not her fortitude and I'm sorry. Maybe she was not in the right spot at the right day. Maybe she was having a bad day. I don't know otherwise the place was very nice clean open friendly looking Lots of really comfortable seating, etc. the coffee was delicious. I just felt like I was made uncomfortable like there was something wrong with me because I couldn't afford that much money for one Pastry. I probably will never go back there again since I felt like I've gotten treated better at other places. read more

This place has always been a favorite of mine, but I've been so impressed lately that I'm writing my first yelp review! Today I went in for a rosemary brown sugar latte and was helped by three wonderful baristas (I got their names-- Anna, Mayuko, and Hales). Not only was the coffee delicious, but the personalized drawings on the cups made my day, and the service was excellent. They also have my favorite bagel I've had in Providence--their spinach bagel with chive cream cheese is mind-blowingly good. If you haven't stopped by here yet, you really must put it on your list!!! read more

Cute small cafe that was busy but not overwhelming. Had the iced lavender latte, it was perfectly delicious. Also tried the "beastie" breakfast sandwich on challah bread. Sandwich was...mid as the kids say. Needed a better filling to bread ratio. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday morning and it was busy, but we were able to find a small table to sit at and enjoy our drinks and food. The chai latte was amazing, I chose Oatmilk and it was flavorful. I also got the chocolate almond shortcake which tasted a bit like banana bread, it was also very flavorful and filling. I really enjoyed the greenery and small cafe vibes. There was families, friends and couples meeting there and some people working on laptops. read more

Small Point Café - Full of greenery - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Atmosphere: 5 Cute and laid back atmosphere. Just order at the counter and sit anywhere you want. I saw someone bring their dog too. Their seating area has a high ceiling so it feels spacious and there are some plant decor as well. Ample amount of seating with comfortable seating options. Love seeing all the inclusion messages!! Portion: 5 Standard amount of coffee, but wish there wasn't an up charge for the flavored syrup. I ordered a small but because I "dined in," I got a nice blue mug to sip my coffee out of. Flavor: 5 The coffee is good and comparable to something you might get at Starbucks but less sweet. That's probably because they didn't put a ton of caramel syrup which I prefer! However, because of that, I felt like it's unnecessary to add the $0.50 for the flavored syrup. Overall, I'd go there again. It didn't take long to get my coffee and the coffee was good. I like the atmosphere and it was pleasant to sit in the cafe to sip coffee. read more

Small Point Café - Latte with oat milk and caramel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Great ambiance, food, and coffee. One qualm. We bought ten dice today (10). On the dice container, clearly says 25¢ for 1 die, $1 for 5 dice. We pick out 10 dice, ready with a five dollar bill. We then are quickly taxed around 13¢, and are given $2.87 worth of coins back (you don't want to know how many coins this was.). Just keep this in mind next time you go there with the sole intent of buying dice read more

Cute little spot. I came here for lunch after traveling all morning. I ordered the Fall sandwich and it was pretty tasty. I also got the rosemary brown sugar latte. It was a little underwhelming as I couldn't taste the rosemary, only the brown sugar. Seating was pretty limited and most patrons camp out to do work, so might be best to get food to go. The guy who took my order seemed really nice. read more

Small Point Café - The Fall - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Excellent breakfast place in Providence. My huney got a nice gluten free bread breakfast sandwich and a tasty latte. I got a tasty breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel with hot English breakfast tea. Did not try the tempting pastries but they look good. Very friendly and responsive service. Nice quiet atmosphere. Definitely would recommend! read more

Small Point Café - Menu and bakery case - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Was in the area looking for some quick coffee to drink. Happy I found this place right nearby! I ordered myself a classic nitro cold brew. The cashier was also so lovely! I would say the only downside would be the paper cups that got a bittt soggy but I applaud their commitment to sustainability! A great place for college students to study as well. read more

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visited recently as part of RI Food Fights July coffee challenge. Coffee was very good it was a busy and bustling atmosphere with several tables. looked like an expanded menu beyond coffee and pastry items. staff was friendly Location was good if you like a downtown environment. Parking may be a challenge read more

Small Point Café - Street view - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Was here on a college visit for RISD for my daughter and wanted to get a feel on for the local area coffee vibe. Small Pointe Cafe was the coffee shop that stood out for me. Cortado : 4/5 a solid drink. No complaints here served in a glass with expertly executed latte art . Food 4/5: ordered fruit cup , ginger bread cake , quiche and breakfast sandwich. Imaginative pasty options ..would love to have tried some of their other inventions ..there's always a next time ! Interior 5/5 : love loved the creative interior Bohemian art vibes. Art on the brick walls gave the place some local personality. All sorts of plants give it a warm feeling and I thought the bowl of colored chalks at side tables for impromptu mural art was a nice touch! You can tell creatives frequent this cafe and leave their mark! read more

Great service, good, and coffee. I wish they had more seating, and on a busy weekend it can be hard to find a clean table. But a solid 4 stars. read more

Awesome local coffee shop serving stellar drinks and food. Vegan and gluten free options available on the menu, as well as non dairy milk options. My favorite item is the BLAT with a lavender latte - they are amazing! Service is friendly and usually very quick. There is plenty of seating inside, as well as wifi, which makes it ideal for a work lunch or study spot. read more

Small Point Café - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

It's been over three years since my chaotic experience at Small Point Cafe. I came back a few months ago and ordered a sandwich and an Arnold Palmer. The sandwich was tasty but the drink was a little lackluster. I decided to visit again and get some work done on a Sunday morning. I was worried that it would be terribly crowded since a lot of people enjoy sitting in coffee shops to do work on the weekends. Surprisingly, finding a seat near an outlet was no problem at all. The atmosphere is great - a colorful seating area with plants and sunlight galore! This time around, I ordered a cappuccino with a touch of honey in it. The workers were very nice and my drink was ready in no time. I will note that they did indeed change their order pickup process. They now assign numbers to each order which it makes it much easier to identify which drink is yours. I'm not going to say "I told you so" but... read more

Small Point Café - Indoor seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

my first choice to visit when i'm downtown to work or study! the place is quaint and warm. it's dark but there's a big window so there's lots of natural lighting coming in. there's somehow always a seat whenever i come in and there are plenty of outlets for charging purposes. the seats are super comfy, perfect for a coffee date or a lengthy study sesh. the service is great. there's always a line because the place is busy and popular, so the service can get pretty slow. however there are seats available if you wanted to wait and sit down, or if you want to study with a cup of coffee or tea. they also offer sandwiches and pastries if you're ever hungry or craving anything. can't attest to the food yet but from the couple of visits i've gone on, the smell of the sandwiches always make me so hungry! the warm drinks are okay and they offer entire pots of tea if you're ever wanting to drink simple steeped teas. read more

Fantastic little independent cafe & coffee spot! We stopped in for coffee & breakfast sandwiches on a weekday morning around 9:00. The order process is counter service / take a number. Locally sourced / baked options including "real" bagels & whole grain bread. Coffee was prepped quickly, and plenty of seating was available. They even have a chalkboard wall in the booth seating area with multi-colored chalk at each table. Food was prepped quickly, and was 100% delish. Order pickup was somewhat confusing because there wasn't really any signage, but now that we know the process that's a non-issue. Being only open until mid-afternoon which usually means the breakfast options are A+ -- no exceptions to that rule here. Recommend! read more

Small Point is such a Providence gem. If you can find parking, this place is a treat. I often go here on telework Fridays if I don't want to go into the office. If you get one thing here, get their quiches. They are doughy, cheesy, and spectacular. Their coffee is good. The seating is limited but appears to be a work friendly environment. Most folks are working or studying, and it tends to be a quiet shop. read more

It's a nice little cafe for pastries and coffee. It is always full and the people who work there are very friendly. What I like the most is the plants' collection there. It really adds a relaxing and boutique vibe. During the Christmas market they put out tables and chairs on the street, which is lovely to sit there have some food and coffee and enjoy the view. read more

Small Point Café - Store front - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

The cashier was VERY helpful. I told her I had never been before, and she handed me a paper menu as I was trying to squint to read the wall menu (I forgot my glasses ). Unfortunately, at 10 am on a Monday, they were out of bagels (my reason for visiting). They had other offerings though, and the pear and goat cheese pastry had caught my eye when I walked in. It's served warm with bamboo flatware, and not too sweet, which is perfect! For my drink I normally drink black coffee, and I asked the cashier if the rosemary brown sugar was very sweet. She said she wasn't much for sweets either, and that a splash in nitro was her go to. She was absolutely correct! I wouldn't drink it every morning, but the rosemary was balanced well with the slight brown sugar and was perfect. Will definitely try to make it back here again. read more

Small Point Café - Pear and goat cheese pastry Nitro coffee with a splash of rosemary brown sugar syrup - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Small Point is a cute cafe right in the heart of DownCity Providence. They have an extensive array of drinks, pastries, and sandwiches to choose from along with many tables to sit and work at. The staff are always super nice and if I could rate them separately they would get a 4/5. Since I'm rating the whole experience I'd have to give it a 3/5. I'm a year-round iced coffee drinker and the quality is inconsistent. Sometimes it tastes a little off, sometimes it's right on the mark. Maybe it's the coffee maybe it's the oat milk? If the iced coffee was more consistently on target I'd be there more frequently. read more

What a beautiful space. If you're looking for a great spot for a little cafe gram, with strong coffee, a friendly staff and delicious food, this is the cafe for you. A lot of outdoor seating options and indoor and a cute collection of comfy chairs. I ordered a lox bagel and a nitro coffee. I'd probably say drink your coffee slower than me. They use paper straws, so winning in that department, but I think the ice melt would have helped with the intensity of the coffee. The bagel was perfectly crisp. TONS of cream cheese. When I revisit, that will likely be my only edit. Half the cream cheese. The lox was fresh and subtle. The red onions were finely sliced. Overall delicious. The wait time was pretty short especially with how many people there were. Would highly recommend. read more

Small Point Café - Such a pretty space - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I have been meaning to stop by this cafe since arriving to Providence because it just looks so cute. I ordered an iced latte with oat milk, which was delicious, along with an everything bagel with cream cheese. The bagel was quite standard, but nothing to be in awe about. I was hungry and it wasn't terrible. It was warm, and soft with the perfect amount of toastiness, so I can't complain. Will definitely be stopping by more often on the weekends to try out their other food items! read more

Small Point Café - Everything Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I've loved the Small Point Cafe as a refuge from the rat race of Downtown Providence ever since I was a high school intern at Trinity Rep down the street. While they have changed some of their menu items (boo to losing my favorite item, the turkey, cheddar, and apple sandwich), this charming and unique little spot has remained pretty much a consistent element to my day every time I find myself on Westminster Street. The cafe is cozy and adorable, with ample seating perfect for hanging out and getting work done or catching up with a friend. Eclectic artwork by local creatives line the walls, and they even have a community chalkboard where you can doodle to your heart's content while you wait for your beverage. They have a wide selection of drinks for coffee lovers and haters alike, and as I fall into the latter category, I particularly love their Blood Orange Iced Tea, a bright and citrusy herbal tea that is very refreshing, even during the winter, when one should really be ordering a Taro Lavender Latte or Ginger Turmeric, which provide a nice warm up when Rhode Island temperatures drop. Don't miss out on ordering food at Small Point! I recommend the creative Toasts, which can be ordered as one of their premade selections, or adventurous folks can create their own. I love a whole wheat toast with dill cream cheese, lox, and fresh tomato. Yum! They also have salads, sandwiches, fruit parfaits, and a selection of pastries. Don't skip the "gluten free, boneless, organic" bananas, either! The staff is always prompt and welcoming. Many of them are artists and creatives themselves, so they are very interesting to chat with! They are part of the reason why I love coming here, and the fun and friendly environment they cultivate. A really sweet place in PVD! read more